Teachers are always retiring from service, although there will never be a shortage of school-going children. As a result, teaching will always be one of the most marketable courses in Kenya. But what are the cluster points for Bachelor of Education Arts?
Cluster points for Bachelor of Education Arts are released by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) every year. These points are used to admit KCSE students to colleges and universities during the selection and admission.
Minimum requirements for Bachelor of Education (arts)
To join the learning institute of your choice for a bachelor of education (arts), you have to meet the minimum entry requirements, which are:
- A minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE
- C+ (plus) in each of the two teaching subjects or,
- A minimum of two (2) principles and one (1) subsidiary pass at ‘A’ Level.
Cluster points for Bachelor of Education Arts
Bachelor of Education Arts cluster points guide teacher-trainees entry to different learning institutes. However, they tend to vary from one learning centre to the other. Here is a look at Bachelor of Education Arts cluster points in Kenyan universities.
KUCCPS cluster points for Bachelor of Education (arts)
Colleges and universities have varying cluster points for Bachelor of Education (arts). For instance, Tangaza University College requires 23.72, the lowest cluster, while Kenyatta University requires 33.48, the highest cluster for the same course.
To pursue a bachelor of education arts, here is the minimum cluster point requirement:
- 1475135 - Tangaza University College - 23.72
- 1600135 - Alupe University College - 23.846
- 1495135 - Lukenya University - 23.91
- 1685135 - Tharaka University College - 23.976
- 1196135 - Presbyterian University of East Africa (PUEA) - 24.037
- 1090135 - Scott Christian University - 24.06
- 1169135 - Kenya Highlands Evangelical - 24.116
- 1500494 - The East African University - 24.148
- 1119135 - Africa International University - 24.2
- 1264135 - Pioneer International - 24.251
- 1460135 - Kiriri Women’s University of Science and Technology (KWUST) - 24.316
- 1555135 - Kenya Assemblies of God East University- 24.514
- 1485135 - Umma University - 24.594
- 1530135 - Marist International University - 24.715
- 1096135 - Garissa University - 24.871
- 1570135 - Turkana University College - 24.928
- 1088135 - Gretsa University - 25.248
- 3890135 - Koitaleel Samoei University - 25.494
- 1470135 - Kaimosi Friends University - 25.533
- 1107135 - St Paul’s University - 25.609
- 1700135 - Bomet University College - 26.05
- 1515135 - Tom Mboya University College - 26.309
- 3895135 - Raf International University - 26.442
- 1166135 - South Eastern Kenya University - 26.531
- 1425135 - Zetech University - 26.851
- 1077135 - Kenya Methodist University - 27.055
- 1078135 - Africa Nazarene University - 27.172
- 1240499 - Meru University of Science and Technology - 27.702
- 1181135 - University of Eastern Africa, Baraton- 27.787
- 1073135 - Rongo University - 27.932
- 1079135 - Kirinyaga University - 28.013
- 1093135 - University Of Embu - 28.318
- 1246135 - Muranga University of Technology - 28.582
- 1170135 - Machakos University - 28.815
- 1176135 - Laikipia University - 28.908
- 1103135 - KCA University - 28.926
- 1480135 - Catholic University of East Africa - 28.956
- 1087135 - Kisii University - 29.26
- 1118135 - University Of Kabianga - 29.329
- 1117135 - Pwani University - 29.374
- 1165135 - Maasai Mara University - 29.389
- 1108135 - Kibabii University - 29.429
- 1061135 - Kabarak University - 30.075
- 1162137 - Daystar University - 30.083
- 1244135 - Karatina University - 30.098
- 1279135 - Mount Kenya University - 30.112
- 1082135 - Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology - 30.378
- 1114135 - University Of Eldoret - 30.394
- 1229135 - Maseno University - 31.016
- 1253135 - Moi University - 31.117
- 1105135 - Chuka University - 32.204
- 1057135 - Egerton University - 32.843
- 1263135 - University Of Nairobi - 32.924
- 1111135 - Kenyatta University - 33.48
Cluster subjects for Bachelor of Education (Arts)
You must meet the minimum entry requirements to get admission for a Bachelor of Education (Arts). However, the minimum subject requirements for Bachelor of Education (Arts) are:
- Subject 1 - ENG (C plain)
- Subject 2 - ENG / KIS / MAT A / MAT B / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / SEE / HSC / ARD / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / ACC / COM / BST (C+ plus)
- Subject 3- ENG / KIS / MAT A / MAT B / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / SEE / HSC / ARD / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / ACC / COM / BST (C+ plus)
- Subject 4 - MAT A / MAT B (D plus)
On the other hand, the minimum entry requirements are as follows:
- Cluster subject 1 - ENG
- Cluster subject 2- MAT A / MAT B / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC
- Cluster subject 3 - BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE
- Cluster subject 4 - KIS / BIO / PHY / CHE / BIO / GSC / HAG / GEO / CRE / IRE / HRE / HSC / ARD / AGR / WW / MW / BC / PM / ECT / AVT / CMP / FRE / GER / ARB / KSL / MUC / BST
Bachelor of Education Arts combinations
The arts faculty deals with various programs such as religious studies, humanities, and languages. If you want to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree, the subject combination is as follows:
- Mathematics / Business
- Geography / Business
- Geography / CRE
- Geography / French
- Geography / German
- Geography / PE
- Geography / History
- Geography / IRE
- Geography / Mathematics
- Geography / Kiswahili
- Kiswahili / History
- Kiswahili / IRE
- Kiswahili / CRE
- Kiswahili / Fasihi
- History / IRE
- History / CRE
- History / Music
- History / French
- History / German
- History / PE
- English / Literature
- English / CRE
- English / IRE
- English / Kiswahili
- IRE / Arabic
Frequently asked questions
- How do you check your cluster points? When you apply for a course to pursue at the university, the portal automatically calculates the cluster points for you.
- What is the minimum entry grade for Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service? The minimum requirement is a mean grade of C+ (plus) for a degree, C- (minus) for a diploma and D (plain) for a certificate.
- What are the minimum requirements for a Bachelor of Education Arts? A minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) at KCSE and C+ (plus) in each teaching subject.
- Is a Bachelor of Education Arts a marketable course in Kenya? The course is one of the most marketable because it prepares learners to become high school teachers.
- What can I do with a Bachelor of Education Arts? The course is curated to produce competent teachers qualified to train learners in arts subjects at secondary school levels.
- Which institutes offer Bachelor of Arts courses? These learning facilities include Meru University, Moi University, UON, UOE, Laikipia University, and KU, among many others.
- What falls under Bachelor of Arts? The Bachelor of Arts is primarily awarded to Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, Cultural Sciences, and Linguistics learners.
Final word
Bachelor of Education Arts is a four-year course that prepares learners to work in various sectors of the educational sector. They get the training to become teachers, researchers, educationalists, and administrators. However, to qualify for the above, you must meet the minimum cluster points for Bachelor of Education Arts in Kenyan universities.
Tuko.co.ke shared an article about KUCCPS cluster points. KUCCPS’ function is to place the students the government sponsors into institutions of higher learning. During intake, candidates are invited to submit their applications to join their tertiary institution of choice.
The KUCCPS cluster points calculation is automatic. The portal automatically calculates your cluster points when you apply for a course. Once you log in to the portal, you will be able to see whether you qualify for the course or not.
